Key result
Surgical resection and patch reconstruction of an intraseptal aortic root mycotic pseudoaneurysm yields recurrence-free 2-month recovery.
Why the study?
Intraseptal abscesses and destructive aortic lesions are rare, high-morbidity complications of infective endocarditis whose presentation and surgical management warrant description.
Case Report (n=1)
This case demonstrates the successful surgical management of a rare and severe intraseptal extension of an aortic root mycotic pseudoaneurysm complicating prosthetic valve endocarditis.
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May alert clinicians to intraseptal abscess in prosthetic endocarditis with heart block; leaves open optimal surgical strategies.
Nieves et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Intraseptal aortic root mycotic pseudoaneurysm and suspected prosthetic valve endocarditis (n=1). Surgical resection and patch reconstruction with epicardial pacemaker implantation was evaluated on Postoperative recovery and recurrence of aneurysm. Surgical resection and patch reconstruction of an intraseptal aortic root mycotic pseudoaneurysm resulted in uncomplicated recovery and no recurrence at 2-month follow-up.
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